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A sermon based on Isaiah 52:1-12, and preached at Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Sewickley, PA, during the evening service on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

We are to raise our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord – but what are the basics of doing this? The dads talk about their own practices: the place of family worship…what they've learned about sanctification taking place in daily activities…which books of the Bible they focus on most…how to instill doctrine systematically while keeping it relevant to life…helping kids deal with opposing worldviews…and making the home safe for questioning.

The sermon examines Abraham's bold and humble intercession for Sodom to illustrate God's transparency with His covenant people and the critical role of spiritual headship in preserving a nation. It emphasizes that God warns His people before judgment, revealing His character as a just judge who acts only after thorough examination of sin. The preacher argues that biblical male headship is essential for directing households toward righteousness, contrasting it with modern cultural rejections of this order. Ultimately, the message asserts that a faithful remnant stands between a nation and divine wrath, calling believers to command their homes, uphold objective truth, and pray fervently for their country.

The doctrine of scripture directs the response of the people of God. The church is the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. How we respond to Him is important. The church glorifies the Lord, and also gives a home for believers to live their lives in love and thanksgiving to God. A beautiful community of service.

Welcome to today's exciting guide to apostolic church patterns. Please keep your arms and theological objections inside the vehicle at all times. Plural elders, somebody asked why you've got 17 assistant pastors and a CEO. The book of Titus just quietly stares at you from across the room. Weekly communion! Try serving it in tiny plastic cups while the worship team launches into their 18th consecutive key change. The apostles are slightly confused. Consensus! Everybody gets to speak. Everybody gets heard. Nobody gets voted off the island. What a bizarre first century concept. Participatory meetings, everybody brings a hymn, a teaching, a testimony, except Larry. Larry brought another fog machine. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. Church size. If you need binoculars to identify your pastor, Paul might have needed GPS to find Timothy. The Lord's Supper. Somebody says it's symbolic. Somebody else says it's spiritual. Meanwhile, Paul's wondering why supper stopped looking like, well, supper. Plural elders. One pastor is easier to idolize. Five pastors keep each other humble. Imagine that. Traditions. Everybody says, we don't follow traditions. Then everybody sits in rows, faces one stage, starts at 10, ends at noon, and argues about carpet color. Congratulations, you have successfully invented new traditions. That's your church pattern today. That's your church pattern today. Somebody quotes Corinthians. Somebody quotes Calvin. Somebody quotes YouTube. Guess which one gets shared the most.

The biblical and practical importance of faithfully worshiping, serving, and growing with the church of God wherever you live

Adam and Christ are two pictures of manhood. One man followed the flesh to ruin, and the other dutifully followed the Spirit to glory. To hear the sermon in its entirety, please visit https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/svbcpa/sermons/621261842155737/

We see the "Self Love" culture given over to "self pleasure". Even though they put on a show of "godliness" and religiosity (whether progressive apostates OR professing Bible believers) they deny (reject) the power of genuine faith and conversion. We are commanded "from such turn away". Also Reference: Romans 1:18, Romans 16:17-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Hebrews 6:9-12 MUSIC: "The Lord Bless Thee and Keep Thee" Acapella Praise # 1 (G) "Jesus Christ Will Come Again" Praise # 25 (C) "Seek Ye First"/"In His Time" Praise # 27 (A) "This World Is Not My Home" https://bbfohio.com

The sermon examines Job's daily practice of interceding for his children, highlighting his spiritual priority over material wealth and physical security. It contrasts Job's early morning prayers for their souls with modern distractions and superficial concerns, urging fathers to adopt a similar habit of specific, continual prayer. The preacher emphasizes that true faithfulness is demonstrated by caring for the invisible spiritual condition of one's family rather than just their temporal needs. By analyzing Job's response to tragedy, the message asserts that consistent intercession prepares believers to worship God even in the midst of profound loss. Ultimately, the transcript calls parents to prioritize the spiritual well-being of their loved ones through persistent prayer at the throne of grace.

A brief overview of the nature and the blessings of the kingdom of God that has been established in Christ